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What Lessons Can Be Learned from the Management of the Covid-19 ...

Old Mate | June 19, 2025 close
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In this hard-hitting episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Gerry Quinn and Dr. Ronan Connolly to unpack one of the most controversial scientific papers published since the pandemic began. Titled What….

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Top Doctors Accuse Governments of Coordinated Failures in Covid ...

Old Mate | June 19, 2025 close
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Two respected Irish scientists have delivered a blistering critique of how Covid-19 was managed both in Ireland and globally, accusing public health authorities of ignoring science, silencing….

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Should We Introduce Welfare Payment Cards in Ireland? #420

Old Mate | June 19, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland bring in welfare payment cards? We received an email from a listener who suggested that welfare payments should be issued on a card that can only be….

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Should Gardaí Reveal Past Domestic Abuse to New Partners? ...

Old Mate | June 17, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Gardaí be allowed to tell potential partners if someone has a history of domestic violence? There have been calls for a new law that would let Gardaí share….

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Is Shouting At Your Children Child Abuse? Episode 418

Old Mate | June 16, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks a provocative question: Is shouting at your children a form of child abuse? The debate was sparked by a top psychologist who claimed that shouting at children or even….

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Riots Erupt in Los Angeles Over Immigration Arrests, Prompting ...

Old Mate | June 12, 2025 close
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Los Angeles, CA — Federal troops have been deployed to Los Angeles as anti-deportation protests devolve into violent riots and widespread looting. What began as demonstrations against recent….

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College Debt: Should Kids Repay Their Parents? Episode 417

Old Mate | June 12, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should children repay their parents for college fees? A mother wrote to the show after a heated disagreement with her husband. Their 26-year-old daughter, now working….

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Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out: Portugal Telling Tourists To Cover...

Old Mate | June 11, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Are Portugal’s new dress rules for tourists over the top? As Portugal and other tourist hotspots crack down on visitors walking around in bikinis or bare-chested away….

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Deporting Children: Do You Feel Sorry for Them? Episode 415

Old Mate | June 10, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Deporting Children Do You Feel Sorry for Them? Last week, 35 people were deported from Ireland, including five children. The opposition is now calling for an amnesty….

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Should Doctors Have the Right to Conscientiously Object? Episode...

Old Mate | June 9, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should doctors have the right to conscientiously object to any procedure approved by the medical council — including abortion, assisted dying, or vaccines? The….

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Your Body, Their Choice? A Lifesaving Law or a Loss of Autonomy?...

Old Mate | June 5, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Has Ireland just made you state property after death? From June 17th, all Irish citizens will automatically be considered organ donors unless they formally opt out….

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Is Gender Still a Barrier in Male-Dominated Trades? Episode 412

Old Mate | June 4, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Is gender still a barrier for women entering male-dominated trades? The discussion follows the story of Katelyn Cummins, an apprentice electrician and the current….

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The Microaggression Mindset: Are We Creating Victims Instead of ...

Old Mate | June 3, 2025 close
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In today’s social climate, you can commit a sin without ever intending to. Compliment someone’s English? That might be a microaggression. Ask someone where they’re from? Microaggression….

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What Does It Mean To Be Irish? Episode 411

Old Mate | June 3, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: What does it mean to be Irish today and are we losing that identity? The conversation was sparked by a controversial Irish Times article that described the Irish as….

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Why ‘Generational Trauma’ Misses the Point: It’s Actually ...

Old Mate | June 2, 2025 close
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In recent years, the term “generational trauma” has become a popular way to explain the lingering impact of historical injustices on communities today. But is it the right term? I don’t think….

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Bank vs. Family: The Final Notice Episode 410

Old Mate | May 29, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall takes on a deeply personal and divisive question: Should families lose their homes if they can’t keep up with payments? Dolores, a listener, wrote in with a story that….

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The Power of Silence: When Men Are Abused Episode 409

Old Mate | May 28, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Are men equally the victims of domestic violence? The conversation challenges the long-held belief that domestic abuse is solely a women’s issue and looks at the….

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The Immigration Crisis: Is a Full Stop the Answer? Episode 407

Old Mate | May 22, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland place a total pause on immigration until we fix the issues at home? While many agree that illegal immigration needs stronger enforcement, a growing….

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Dad’s Dirty Secret: Would You Tell? Episode 406

Old Mate | May 21, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: If you found out your father was cheating on your mother, would you tell her? The question comes from a young woman who emailed the show after catching her dad having….

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Too Young to Drink, Old Enough to Vote? Episode 405

Old Mate | May 20, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks whether 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote. The Social Democrats are set to table a bill to lower Ireland’s voting age from 18 to 16 — but is that too young to make….

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Are Men and Women Truly Treated Equally in Society? Episode 404

Old Mate | May 19, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks a hard question that many are afraid to voice: Are men and women truly treated equally in modern society? The discussion is sparked by an email from a male listener who….

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Unsupervised Learners: A Shortcut to Danger? Episode 403

Old Mate | May 15, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should learner drivers be allowed to drive unaccompanied? The debate heats up after Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe suggested that current rules — which require….

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Would You Pay Illegal Migrants to Leave? Episode 401

Old Mate | May 13, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland pay illegal migrants to leave the country? The discussion comes after Donald Trump announced plans to offer flights to help undocumented migrant….

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The Breast Is Yet to Come: Embracing Public Feeding Episode 400

Old Mate | May 8, 2025 close
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In this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, we’re asking: Should mothers be free to breastfeed anywhere they choose—or should there be limits? The conversation stems from a viral post showing a….


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    What Lessons Can Be Learned from the Management of the Covid-19 Pandemic? With Dr. Gerry Quinn & Dr. Ronan Connolly
    Niall Boylan

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